Gardener

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago

Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

Occupying three beautiful campuses (Whiteknights, with its early 19th century planned landscape, London Road with its formal gardens and ceremonial Great Hall, and Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, with its riverside garden landscape) the unique "University within a Park" setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to come to work.

With such a varied range of habitats, gardens and other off site properties, there is an ever changing cycle of grounds maintenance tasks carried out by the Grounds Maintenance Team here at Reading. As well as being responsible for the management and maintenance of the grounds surrounding the academic teaching and research buildings, we also care for a significant collection of trees, meadows, woodlands an expansive lake and the university SportsPark pitches.

This post is predominantly based at Greenlands Campus but you will be expected to work in other areas when required. Please apply via the Jobtrain site, ensuring you fully describe how you meet the key recruiting criteria listed below and within the person specification of the job description.

You will be:

  • Flexible, working your core hours at Greenlands or Whiteknights campuses as required.
  • Able to undertake lifting, machine use and other manual handling tasks.
  • Able to work outside all year in a range of environments.
  • Able to plan own work and have an input into scheduling of tasks.

You will have:

  • A willingness to learn and actively participate in any training provided.
  • Experience in carrying out grounds maintenance tasks in a commercial setting.
  • Experience in the safe use of common grounds maintenance tools and machines.
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • A valid full UK driving licence enabling you to drive light vans between campuses.
  • Knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices and expectations.
  • Experience of team working.

Closing date:28/04/24.
Interviews will be held: 10/05/24.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

Informal Contact Details
Contact role: Head of Grounds Maintenance
Contact name: Rupert Taylor
Contact phone: Office hours only and no voice mail please)
Contact email:

Alternative Informal Contact Details
Contact role: Deputy Head of Grounds Maintenance
Contact name: Lucy Jellis
Contact phone: Office hours only and no voice mail please)
Contact email:

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

£21,543 to £22,681 per annum.

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